Machine Welder/Grinder

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Candidate No.
1931263

About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1931263

FABRICATION & WELDING TECHNICIAN | MILLWRIGHT & HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Core Expertise

  • Fabrication and welding across MIG, flux-core, stainless, aluminum, and galvanized materials.
  • Industrial equipment installation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and mechanical repairs in production settings.
  • Blueprint interpretation, layout, and precision measurement for custom assemblies and fabrication runs.
  • Supervision and training of production teams, managing workflow, safety, and quality for small crews.
  • Heavy equipment operation and rigging including forklifts, aerial lifts, winches, hoists, and cranes.

Project Background

  • Built and installed custom truck bodies and heavy assemblies from blueprints to finished installation.
  • Performed production welding and finishing for security barriers, cages, guard rails, and industrial components.
  • Assisted in millwright tasks: equipment alignment, rewiring controls, replacing defective parts, and commissioning.
  • Led fabrication shifts, oversaw material procurement, vendor negotiation, and inventory documentation.
  • Conducted inspection and testing regimes to ensure quality control and OSHA-compliant workplace safety.

Key Skills

  • Welding: MIG | Flux-core | 3G Stick | Stainless, Aluminum, Galvanized
  • Press brake | Ironworker | Shears | Band saw | Grinders | Drill press
  • Forklift | Aerial lift | Cranes | Winches | Hoists | Rigging & material handling
  • Blueprint reading | Drafting fundamentals | Precision measurement | Inspection
  • OSHA safety compliance | Training | Lockout/tagout | Workplace housekeeping
  • Supervisory experience | Shift leadership | Production planning | Team training

Education

  • 3G Stick Welding Certification — Sullivan Technology & Design
  • Welding certification and vocational welding coursework — Harford-Vo-Tech Institute
  • Blueprint reading certificate and drafting coursework — Kentucky State University Consortium; Ivy Tech Community College

Why Interview this Candidate?

A seasoned fabrication and welding professional with more than two decades of hands-on experience across production, supervisory, and millwright roles. Demonstrated record leading crews of up to eight, consistently meeting production quotas while maintaining OSHA-compliant workflows. Brings strong blueprint interpretation, machine setup, rigging, and multi-process welding skills that enable immediate contributions to fabrication and maintenance teams.

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